| Definitions of "Performance" list - |
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RAIN |
How well does the fabric resist rain? Best fabrics will shed water, but in extended rain storms even the best fabrics will absorb varying amounts of moisture. |
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SNOW |
How well does the fabric resist snow? Snow on the surface of a cover will eventually melt. On the best covers minimal amounts of moisture will seep through the cover. |
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ACID RAIN |
Will the cover hold out the contaminants suspended in acid rain? |
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DIRT / DUST |
Will the cover prevent dirt and dust, which settles on a cover, to sift through over time? |
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UV (sun) DAMAGE |
How good is the fabric at blocking UV rays from the vehicles surface and interior? Best fabrics provide 100% UVprotection. |
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BIRD DROPPINGS |
Best fabrics will not allow bird droppings to permeate the material and get on the exterior of the vehicle. |
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TREE SAP |
Tree sap is difficult to remove from exterior surfaces. The best fabrics will prevent most types of tree sap from reaching the paint finish. |
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BREATHABILITY |
How easily can moisture, condensation and heat escape from under the cover? |
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HEAT INSULATION |
Is the fabric thick enough to offer any insulating properties to reduce the vehicle temperature on hot days? |
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SOFT TOUCH |
How soft to the touch is the fabric? Best fabrics provide a soft, silky finish against the paint surface. |
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DING PROTECTION |
Based on the thickness of the fabric, will it provide some ding protection for the vehicle while parked? |
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EASE OF HANDLING IN THE WIND |
How easy is the cover to install and remove in windy conditions? Generally, fabrics with higher weight per square yard are easier to handle. |
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STORAGE SPACE REQUIRE |
How much trunk space is required for a stored, folded cover? |
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MILDEW / ROT RESISTANT |
All Covercraft fabrics are treated with inhibitors to minimize mold and mildew. |